Express Appreciation First 首先表示感谢
Thank you so much for considering me, but...
非常感谢您考虑我,但是...
Use Softening Words 使用柔和的词语
I appreciate the offer/opportunity, but...
我很感谢您的提议/机会,但是...
Give a Reason (if appropriate) 给出原因(如适用)
Unfortunately, I have prior commitments that day.
不幸的是,那天我有先前的安排。
Offer an Alternative (if possible) 提供替代方案(如果可能)
I'm not available this week, but I could do it next week.
这周我没空,但我下周可以。
Be Firm but Polite 坚定但有礼貌
I'm afraid I won't be able to help this time.
恐怕这次我不能帮忙了。
Close on a Positive Note 结尾加以肯定
Thanks again for thinking of me!
再次感谢您考虑我!
示例
Thank you for inviting me to the party, but I already have plans that evening.
谢谢邀请我参加聚会,但那天晚上我已经有安排了。
I appreciate you thinking of me for this project, but I'm currently fully committed to other tasks.
感谢您考虑我参与这个项目,但我目前已经全身心投入到其他任务中了。
Thanks for offering to help, but I think I can manage this on my own.
谢谢您提供帮助的意愿,但我想我可以自己处理这件事情。
通过以上策略和短语,你可以在礼貌地拒绝或婉拒请求时保持良好的关系和清晰的沟通。练习这些表达方式,能够更自信地用英语礼貌地拒绝别人的请求。